Andrew Marr: When were you happiest?

Originally asked

The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A

Asked in 52 of the 131 consecutive instalments of The Guardian's The Q&A harvested on 2026-08-29.

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Recorded Andrew Marr said elsewhere, not written here

I'm happy a lot; the birth of children produced the biggest highs, along with parachuting.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 September 2012 source ↗

Others on this question

Niamh Cusack Irish actress

When my son was born. Actually, probably a month after, when I got over the enormous responsibility of being a mum.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 October 2021 source ↗

On tour during Christmas vacation at Cambridge with its European Theatre Group, playing Shakespeare. I knew it was the best time of my life.

Recorded The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 July 2025 source ↗

Jason Derulo American singer and songwriter

When my son Jason King Derulo was born.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 October 2022 source ↗

Harry Redknapp English football player and manager

When I met [my wife] Sandra. I was coming up 17. We met at the Two Puddings, a dance hall in Stratford.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 4 May 2019 source ↗

Probably David Hockney, for achieving a perfect balance of life and work; for making great pictures; being charitable; and remaining bloody-minded.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 14 September 2012 source ↗

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